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Rebates in GA
Geothermal HVAC*
For residential there is a 30% tax credit from the federal government and a 35% tax credit up to $2000 from the state of GA. Commercial building qualify for a 30% federal grant plus a 35% state grant. The difference can be depreciated depending as well.
Solar Hot Water Rebates*
Local
Jackson EMC- Right Chice Sun Power Rebate Program
$450 per installation for solar water heaters dwelling unit
State
35% of the total up to $2,500.00 per dwelling unit applies for clean energy property related to solar energy equipment for domestic water heating. We have also got confirmation that our solar pool heaters qualify as well.
Federal
Tax credits are available for qualified solar water heating systems. The credits are available for systems “placed in service” from January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2008. The tax credit is for 30% of the cost of the system, with no cap!
Summary: The combination of the federal and state credits add up to $4500. The typcial system starts around 8000 +/- depending on how far the panels are from the tank. With the credit the system is around $3500 or around $3000 with the Jackson EMC rebate. The payback according to the DOE is less that 7 years in most cases. The Hoots Group is authorized to install the systems approves by the state and Jackson EMC.
Solar Power (PV) Rebates*
Local
Jackson EMC- Right Choice Sun Power Rebate Program
$4500 PV systems must be certified by Florida Solar Energy Center.http://www.jacksonemc.com
State of Georgia
35% of total cost up to $10,500.00 per dwelling unit applies for clean energy property related to solar energy equipment for electricity.
Federal
$2,000 for systems placed in service on or before 12/31/08; no maximum limit beginning in 2009.
http://www.energystar.gov
Home Performance rebates and incentives
Local
GA Power- Home Performance with Energy Star Program
| Potential Customer Rebates (rebates are not to exceed home improvement costs) | |
| Home Assessment Rebates | Rebates Up To: |
| 50% Reimbursement of assessment fees | $200 |
| Home Improvement Rebates | Rebates Up To: |
| Thermostat conversion | $100 |
| Installation of R-6 or greater insulation blanket on Electric Water heater Only | $50 |
| Attic insulation improvements (in conjunction with air sealing) | $200 |
| Wall insulation improvements (conditioned space exterior walls) | $550 |
| Insulate floor & foundation wall to R-5 (foam) /R-13 in basement wall cavities (fiberglass acceptable) | $450 |
| Improve air sealing | $250 |
| Improve duct sealing | $100 |
| Potential Total Rebates | $1,900 |
Federal
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